• Defining what crime hot spots are and discussing why they are important.

• Using analysis to identify crime-concentrated areas.

• Addressing crime hot spots with effective policing strategies.

The report highlights SPI sites that have implemented hot spot initiatives such as Boston, MA; Glendale, AZ; and Philadelphia, PA. Additionally, this report includes an example of a hot spots policing effort in Sacramento, CA.

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